Regional Media Spotlight: Guyana is set to host the Caribbean Broadcasting Union’s 57th General Assembly and Media Awards (Aug 17–19), with delegates arriving from Aug 16 for talks, networking and industry recognition—an important moment for the local media sector. TVET to Jobs: A TVET mini exhibition at COHSOD showcased practical, marketable student outputs in areas like agro-processing and crafts, as CARICOM education leaders push skills that translate into work. Oil & Local Industry Spend: ExxonMobil says it and partners have spent US$3.6B in Guyana so far, while EMGL also marked major production milestones ahead of the 2027 Guyana Energy Conference. Maritime Accountability: APNU says accountability for the MV Barima tragedy must go beyond charged workers to ministers and regulators, as families still await salvage progress nearly a month after the sinking. Aviation Disruption: A technical issue forced cancellation of a Caribbean Airlines flight from CJIA, with passengers to be rebooked and aircraft inspections underway. Fire Service Facility Defects: The Fire Service says structural and plumbing defects at headquarters led to firefighters using buckets, with repairs now in progress. Mining Investment: Liberty Metals secured about US$3.5M to advance its Greater Oko gold projects in Guyana. Bottled Water Cost Fight: The PSC and bottled water industry agreed on a public-private approach to cut costs and strengthen local manufacturing, after concerns about government entry into the sector.